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Which character studied by Mendel in garden pea (Pisum sativum) was dominant?

1. Wrinkled seed shape
2. Green pod colour
3. Green seed colour
4. Terminal flower position

Correct answer: Green pod colour

Solution

Green pod colour was one of Mendel’s dominant traits in pea plants, meaning it appeared in the first-generation hybrids when crossed with yellow pod colour. The other options listed are recessive traits in Mendel’s experiments.

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